Articles by Alison Martin
Colac rail campaigner urges forum support
COLAC train campaigner Brian Crook says next week’s Public Transport Victoria forum is a “rare opportunity” to tell the decision makers about the inadequate Warrnambool-to-Melbourne train service.
Election for Polwarth as MP Mulder retires
COLAC and district voters will have at least three choices when they go to the polls to elect a new State Parliament representative.
Descendants proud of fire refuge donation
A FORMER Lavers Hill landowner is delighted her family has helped provide a site for the Otways’ first community fire refuge.
Bluewater upgrade facing a new snag
COLAC’S Bluewater pool and stadium redevelopment has hit another hurdle with contractors still searching for a cause and solution to fix the new floor.
‘Heroes’ take action to stop cabin blaze
EMERGENCY services and a caravan park owner have praised three “heroes” who helped extinguish a Colac cabin fire and saved neighbouring cabins.
Drug trial buys time for Colac cancer patient
COLAC’S Bryan Hunt calls himself “one of the lucky ones” despite his terminal cancer diagnosis.
Anger over kangaroo cull permit
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have slammed a State Government decision to allow the culling of 60 kangaroos on an Otways property next door to a wildlife shelter and a national park.
Gym in top shape for opening
COLAC’S new redeveloped and extended Bluewater gymnasium will open on Monday.